Notably, Frank Ocean is omitted from the nominations after it was revealed that he made himself not eligible for shortlisting. Elsewhere, Kanye West misses out on many key categories and David Bowie is ignored for Album Of The Year.

Meanwhile, The Velvet Underground, Nina Simone and Sly Stone are set to be honoured at the 2017 Grammy Special Merit Awards. The honourees will be celebrated as part of the pre-Grammy Awards festivities in February.